Autonomous Fleet Readiness Specialist (Onsite)

Element Fleet Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Element Fleet Management is seeking a Fleet Deployment Specialist in San Diego to support autonomous fleet readiness and on‑site operations. You will inspect, document, and prepare vehicles for deployment, coordinate with maintenance teams, and manage asset custody with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow complex checklists, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operation at the San Diego locations.

Qualifications

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent or relevant comparable experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in fleet operations, vehicle inspection, transportation, logistics, or process‑driven operations.
• You can accurately document vehicle condition, follow detailed checklists, and maintain digital records.
• You can complete required Waymo and Element onboarding, security provisioning, and role qualifications.
• You have a valid driver’s license and meet eligibility requirements for vehicle movement.
• You can work at active indoor and outdoor depot sites, with reasonable accommodations.
• You are available for nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Complete authorized vehicle intake, recovery, and deployment‑readiness checklists, confirming vehicle identity, location, condition, and operating status.
• Inspect and document visible damage, contamination, sensor‑surface concerns, and other service‑blocking conditions using approved tools and procedures.
• Apply vehicle holds and escalation procedures within your qualifications, ensuring unresolved issues reach the appropriate authorized teams.
• Coordinate operational handoffs with maintenance and technical providers, track repair status, and complete assigned non‑technical return‑to‑service checks after provider approval.
• Move, park, and stage vehicles when qualified and authorized, supporting safe traffic flow, recovery arrivals, and deployment priorities.
• Complete assigned secure data‑offload and key or asset custody tasks, maintaining accurate records and escalating missing or damaged client assets.
• Document shift activity and outstanding issues, report safety or facility concerns, and identify opportunities to improve operational processes.

Skills

Fleet operations

Vehicle inspection

Documentation

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Element Fleet Management is seeking a Fleet Deployment Specialist in San Diego to support autonomous fleet readiness and on‑site operations. You will inspect, document, and prepare vehicles for deployment, coordinate with maintenance teams, and manage asset custody with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow complex checklists, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operation at the San Diego locations.